Housing in Mankato, KS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$97,746
Mankato vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Mankato is highlighted.
Median Home Value
3rd%ilemost expensive$53,900show rank
Median Rent
4th%ilemost expensive rent$533show rank
Rent Burden
10th%ilehighest rent burden12.5%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$53,900
Median Rent
$533
Total Housing Units
490
Vacancy Rate
21.2%
Owner Occupied
76.2%
Renter Occupied
23.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,297
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$533
Housing Types
Single Family79.6%
Multi-Family15.1%
Mobile Home5.3%
The median home value in Mankato, KS is $53,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Mankato is $97,746. The median rent is $533 per month (Census ACS). About 76.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1955. There are 490 total housing units.